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designing plants into spaces and not just relegating them to corners and hallways .
Want to bring some biophilia into your space ? Live plants can be incorporated in many ways : 1 . Group more than one plant for greater visual impact : two-to-five plants of different heights and textures creates a more striking experience .
2 . Plant containers are more than just plastic or standard terracotta . There are beautifully textured fiberglass and fiberclay , or fiberstone products , which look like concrete or stone but weigh much less , and they ’ re available in an array of colors and sizes . Matte finishes are also very on trend , as are using plant stands to create different elevations .
3 . Planters built into furniture are a great way to incorporate plants into a space ; benches with planters behind them , tables with space in the middle for miniature gardens , open shelves with plants on them to act as an attractive room divider .
4 . Plant walls are great when floor space is lacking . These can be hard-wired into plumbing and drains , or set up to be watered every two-to-four weeks using reservoirs . Overhead lighting ensures that they can stay healthy , and plants can be installed to reflect styles or even seasons . Can ’ t use live plants ? That ’ s absolutely fine . There are trendy alternatives available that still pack some biophilic punch . Moss walls are one example . These are made of preserved , formerly living mosses and can be designed to look like pieces of art , cover unsightly walls , incorporate corporate colors or logos , and integrate other natural elements like faux plants , driftwood , stone , and more . They can be curved around columns , flush against walls , or even suspended from ceilings .
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